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A statement on their website, under the banner 'The Gus Poyet era at AEK FC begins', read: 'AEK FC announces the agreement with the Uruguayan manager Gustavo Poyet until the summer 2016. The new manager will sign his contract tomorrow.'

Poyet began his managerial career at Brighton & Hove Albion in 2009, before moving to the Black Cats in 2013.

He stayed in the North East until he was sacked on March 16; of 60 Premier League matches under his tenure, Sunderland had won 14.

Former Chelsea and Tottenham player Poyet began his managerial career at Brighton & Hove Albion in 2009